The Water Is Wide
Pat Conroy, an ambitious, slightly rebellious, idealistic teacher, accepts Beaumont County South Carolina's school board superintendent's offer to teach the all-black kids of the pauper fishery community on Yamacraw Island. Staffless 'head' mistress Brown incarnates stupidity and blind rule obedience, her didactic skills consisting in scolding and spanking her students. Pat moves heaven and earth to motivate and educate, but after finally getting through to pupils and parents, is refused contract renewal by the arch-conservative authorities. The Water Is Wide featuring Jeff Hephner and Frank Langella is free on Tubi, free on PlutoTV, free on Plex, and 3 others. It's a drama movie with a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.0 (487 votes).
Where to Watch
United States
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| Country | Services | Access with ExpressVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Roku, Hallmark+, Plex, Tubi, PlutoTV | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Not Available | ❌ |
| Australia | Not Available | ❌ |
| Canada | Not Available | ❌ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ❌ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:02:21 AM, 10/14/2024 PST
More Information on The Water Is Wide
Pat Conroy, an ambitious, slightly rebellious, idealistic teacher, accepts Beaumont County South Carolina's school board superintendent's offer to teach the all-black kids of the pauper fishery community on Yamacraw Island. Staffless 'head' mistress Brown incarnates stupidity and blind rule obedience, her didactic skills consisting in scolding and spanking her students. Pat moves heaven and earth to motivate and educate, but after finally getting through to pupils and parents, is refused contract renewal by the arch-conservative authorities. The Water Is Wide featuring Jeff Hephner and Frank Langella is free on Tubi, free on PlutoTV, free on Plex, and 3 others. It's a drama movie with a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.0 (487 votes).
Director
John Kent Harrison
Pat Conroy
Jeff Hephner
Superintendent
Frank Langella
Mrs. Brown
Alfre Woodard
Barbara
Julianne Nicholson
Ezra Bennington
James Murtaugh
Chairman
Stephen Ware
Country Club Golfer
Don A. King
Self - Narrator (voice)
Robert Clotworthy
Ted Stone
Michael Harding
Writer
Jonathan Estrin
Writer
Pat Conroy
Ratings & Reviews
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